# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 series

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN11CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA477.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N7709Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inspection of the takeoff area which resulted in a collision with terrain and the subsequent loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA311.md): Cessna R182 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2011 · N7392X · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the end baffle cone inside the muffler, which blocked airflow through the engine after takeoff and resulted in a loss of engine power and an off-airport landing into obstacles.
- [NTSB ERA11LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA380.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N64JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate yaw control of the helicopter while hovering.
- [NTSB CEN11FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA428.md): Cessna R182 · Thornton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N2344C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a microburst while operating at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning for the forecasted…
- [NTSB CEN11LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA405.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Faith, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N7018Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper turn while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA11FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA334.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Westbrook, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N8233P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach due to inadequate torque on the No. 3 cylinder hold-down nuts.
- [NTSB CEN11CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA378.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2011 · N3534W · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer during the landing flare and touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR11FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA248.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Astoria, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2011 · N511FS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and anxiety from a reported failure of the airplane's electrical system.
- [NTSB WPR11CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA237.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2011 · N7792P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in crosswind conditions that exceeded the maximum demonstrated capability of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR11CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA224.md): Maule M7 · Mammoth, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2011 · N1048T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA11CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA294.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Clayton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2011 · N4760P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point while landing with a gusting tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA11FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA291.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Hampton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2011 · N5275L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The PA24 pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the PA28, resulting in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the PA24 pilot's decision to overtake the PA28.
- [NTSB ERA11CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA194.md): Robinson R44 · Petersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2011 · N555FP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA121.md): Robinson R44 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2011 · N441TB · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor blade rpm during a practice autorotation, resulting in a hard landing and rollover.
- [NTSB CEN11LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA161.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Matador, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2011 · N9478W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA102.md): Piper PA-28-235 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2011 · N8608W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of one attachment bolt for the left idler gear shaft, which resulted from an insufficient preload on both attachment bolts.
- [NTSB WPR11CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA141.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2011 · N3TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA109.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N929TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around maneuver after landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA080.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Canal Point, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2010 · N451DB · Substantial damage
  > Pilot fatigue due to lack of sleep resulting in incapacitation (falling asleep) and ground contact while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA10WA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA498.md): Aero Commander 500 · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 23, 2010 · N100PV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR10CA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA451.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Paradise Lakes Estates, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2010 · N32025 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR10LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA441.md): Cessna TR182 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N738MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not extend the landing gear due to his impairment from alcohol.
- [NTSB ERA10CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA407.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N367JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight performance calculations, which resulted in the overweight helicopter's lack of hover capability out of ground effect.
- [NTSB ANC10LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA071.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N3432W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA410.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Cairo, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N9552P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR10CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA351.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N8337A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate bounced landing recovery, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway.
- [NTSB ERA10LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA348.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Marion, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2010 · N857PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA10LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA345.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N9809P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB CEN10LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA370.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Centerville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2010 · N5798P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot not using carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR10CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA348.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Moreno Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N8118A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA341.md): Cessna R182RG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2010 · N9849C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction with an erroneous airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB WPR10FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA239.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Redmond, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 2010 · N6967P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA234.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2010 · N56626 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with obstacles and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA233.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2010 · N918JR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB CEN10LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA216.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Madison, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2010 · N5425P · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight with known physiological impairment and his use of unapproved sedating medication, both of which likely impaired his ability…
- [NTSB CEN10CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA221.md): Piper PA-24-250 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2010 · N7748P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA232.md): Maule M5-235C · Zellwood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2010 · N9196E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of aircraft control, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR10CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA192.md): Robinson R44 · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2010 · N688SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA164.md): Maule M-5-235C · Lewisville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N56489 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not use a checklist.
- [NTSB ERA10CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA144.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Alton Bay, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2010 · N236PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice runway.
- [NTSB CEN10LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA136.md): Maule M-5-235C · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2010 · N56347 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA118.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Connersville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2010 · N8946W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on an ice- and slush-covered runway.
- [NTSB WPR10CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA129.md): Maule M-5-235C · Kelton, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2010 · N9227E · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to take off and fly into marginal weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA115.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Boulder, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2010 · N8718L · 3 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the lack of perceived visual relative motion of the Piper and the Cirrus to the pilot of each airplane, the terrain background, and the…
- [NTSB WPR10CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA124.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Crystal, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2010 · N9083W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a ground vehicle during a low-altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN10FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA108.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2010 · N222AQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR10CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA077.md): Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 · Pago Pago, Antarctica · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2009 · N27BN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's action to maneuver the airplane to avoid a collision with a flock of birds while on final approach, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the birds.
- [NTSB WPR10FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA068.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Middletown, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2009 · N127AL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to yield right of way to the glider.
- [NTSB WPR10CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA067.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Llano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2009 · N9600P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control.
- [NTSB ERA10CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA051.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Morovis, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N440M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed attempt to go around.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41532'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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